[ 'dʒɪlɪˌflaʊə ]
(also gilliflower )
■ noun any of a number of fragrant flowers, such as the wallflower or white stock.
Origin
ME gilofre (in the sense 'clove'), from OFr. gilofre , girofle , via med. L. from Gk karuophullon (from karuon 'nut' + phullon 'leaf').